***This giveaway is no longer accepting entries – see who won below!***
Thanks to random.org, these three ladies are getting a kick start to Mother’s Day: Traci (who inherited her mother’s worrying skills!), April (who got her mom’s love of shopping, travel and new things) and Stacy (who inherited the gift of being a good cook from her mom).
Because becoming a mom has mysteriously given Sherry the urge to learn how to sew (more on that here and here) we thought we’d use this pre-Mother’s Day giveaway to dish out TWO fabric-tastic prizes to THREE lucky winners. And they won’t have to sew a stitch because it has already been done for ’em. The first comes from City Chic Country Mouse, whose Etsy shop caters to those who want to inject a bit of chic to their chore list (not that any moms should be doing housework on Mother’s Day). Each of our three winners can choose from any of their colorful, graphic, and punchy ironing board covers, which will definitely cheer up any laundry room:
Plus those same three lucky winners get a double dose this week. A customized fabric wreath from a local Richmonder who puts her sewing prowess to work in her Etsy shop, Love Elaine is also on the agenda. While she’s got cool modern spins on aprons, quilts, and bags – her fabric wreaths are always a favorite. And yup, each winner gets to pick our their own colors.
- PRIZE: Any ironing board cover from City Chic Country Mouse and a custom fabric wreath from Love Elaine
- TO ENTER: Comment on this post with the words “SEW ME!” and…
- BONUS QUESTION: … tell us one quality you’re glad you inherited – or wish you had inherited – from your mother (or other parental type figure). Are you grateful she instilled strong family values? Or that she passed down her sense of style / fabulous cooking abilities? Or do you keep waiting for her sewing skills to kick in like Sherry?
- GIVEAWAY CLOSES: Wednesday, May 4th at 8pm EST
- NUMBER OF WINNERS: Three
- PRIZE SHIPS: The United States and Canada
- USUAL STUFF: One entry per e-mail address is permitted. The winners will be selected using random.org and announced on Thursday as an update to this post. That’s right, come right back here on Thursday morning for the announcement of our winners. Good luck…
Note: We weren’t paid or perk’d for hosting this giveaway, we just like rewarding our lovely readers! See our Giveaway FAQs page for more info. Pics from City Chic Country Mouse and Love Elaine.
Angela T says
SEW ME!
I love the ironing board covers!
Stephanie says
SEW ME!
I inherited my Dad’s impatience!
Kacie says
SEW ME!
And I am a carbon copy of my mom. My favorite thing that I inherited from her has to be her sense of compassion and mother-hen nature.
Kathy says
SEW ME!!
I’m happy to have inherited my mom’s survival skills, which include the ability to laugh off the stressful stuff. Happy Mom’s Day to all!
SEW ME!!!!! says
Just like Sherry, I am waiting for the sewing skills to kick in, I have not been successful so far
Alison Carlin says
SEW ME!
I’m glad I inherited my mom’s ability to keep the household running! :)
Mandy says
SEW ME!
Chuck says
SEW ME! and, I inherited my mother’s inability to spell words.
Sandra Cooprider says
Sew me! I’m glad I got my mom’s spunky spirit!
Pam the Goatherd says
SEW ME!
My Mom taught herself how to sew and then taught me when I was about 11. By the time I was 13 she had me sewing all my own clothes. When I got married and had kids of my own I learned how to make my own patterns. I love being able to look at something in the store and be able to go home and make it myself!
Hang in there Sherry! You’re mad sewing skillz are growing. Pillow Sue is proof of that. =)
jill says
SEW ME!
I am grateful that I inherited my moms craftiness and ability to look for a great deal and if there are no great deals….make it yourself!
Carol N. says
“SEW ME!”
Love that I inherited my moms sewing skills and love of cooking. But wish I had gotten her patience instead of my dad’s (which means I got no patience).
Jenni A. says
SEW ME!
My Mom is a phenomenal seamstress and bought me my own sewing machine when I was 12 and taught me how to sew. I am so thankful she did. I get my creativity from her and my ability to envision the end result from only a few descriptive words. I love that.
Darlene says
SEW ME!! My mother taught me that women can do most things a man can. Out of necessity she learned to do her own plumbing, wiring, mowing, and many other home repairs. I grew up seeing this and have not been afraid to tackle a task around the house.
Michelle says
SEW ME!
I wish I had inherited my mother’s never-ending patience.
Darby says
SEW ME! I inherited her love for all things outdoors and dirty…here’s to hoping I learn how to make things grow as beautifully as she does.
Courtney says
SEW ME!
I am so grateful that I inherited my mom’s sense of understanding and acceptance of others. Happy (almost) mother’s day!
Sue R says
SEW ME! My mom tirelessly cared for her 5 kids as a single mom. She is still so patient and loving and I am blessed to call her Mom!
Kalee says
SEW ME! I inherited her ability to keep track of a billion balls juggled in the air.
Elisabeth@SimpleGreenishLiving says
SEW ME! I wish I had inherited my mom’s gracious hospitality…I need to be less reluctant to have people over!
Aron says
SEW ME!
My mother has a fashion design degree and instilled in me her eye for good deign. I wish that I had learned her ability to sew anything. She used to make all her clothing from bathing suits to evening gowns. I can barely sew a button on :(
Kelli T. says
SEW ME! I inherited my Mom’s “Fix-It” abilities. She was always the one with the hammer and screw driver taking care of business. I married a fabulous not-so-handy-man, so thanks to Mom it’s all good! I got it covered!
netty says
SEW ME!!!
I wish I got my moms innate cooking skills. But, for the sake of the whole family, my husband does most of the cooking ;)
Lacey says
SEW ME!
I (luckily) inherited my mom’s looks, sense of humor, and love of creating things from scratch.
Angelisa says
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I inherited my Grandmother’s cooking skills. I’ve always loved her cooking, and have learned to cook, so I can continue to enjoy some of her recipes even when I’m not visiting with her.
Marivel says
SEW ME!! I inherited my mom’s “clean freak” persona… I hate a dirty house and love to clean my home… and I enjoy it :)
Brandy says
Sew Me! I wish I would have inherited my grama’s sewing gene and my other gramma’s homemade gravy making gene. I can do neither.
kirstin says
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Mmmm… my mama is the most generous person I know. Here’s hoping I will continue that legacy. :)
Meggan C says
Sew me! I inherited a great since of organization. And sometimes it comes out at 11pm. My hubby calls me “tenacious m”
Carrie says
SEW ME!
My grandmother’s talent with yarn and fiber completely skipped my mom and landed squarely with me! As did her first knitting project: matching curling sweaters for herself and my grandpa.
Jenn Hannifan Diekmann says
SEW ME! I wish I had inherited my mother’s ability (& talent)to sit still and sew/knit, etc. I did inherit her strong sense of family and commitment to family. :) Blessed to call her “Mom.”
Corrie says
Sew me! My mom is awesome at sewing, and I am… passable. Someday I hope to be as good as she is.
Erica says
SEW ME! I cannot stand ironing, and I’m terrible at it, but perhaps with one of those swanky covers, I’d be more inspired to learn.
Emily says
Sew me!
I think I’ve inherited (hopefully it’ll just keep on developing) my mother’s ability to let that which does not matter truly slide.
Amelia R. says
SEW ME!
My mom has a good set of practical artistic and crafting skills, which she passed on to me, and I’m so very grateful for that. Happy Mother’s Day, Mom!
Stephanie G says
SEW ME! My mom is the master of easy, delicious, healthy dinners. I don’t cook it if it has multiple steps. Thank you mom!
Nicole says
Sew me!
I got my fantastic sense of humor from my mom.
Liz says
SEW ME!
I inherited my mom’s independent streak- it’s a good thing and a bad thing! :)
Elizabeth says
SEW ME! I’m so grateful for everything about my Mom! And lucky to have inherited her “clean as you go” cooking habits.
Patty says
SEW ME!
I wish I could have inherited my mother’s ability to sew. I inherited my mother’s baking skills. I love to bake and decorate any dessert.
Julie says
SEW ME!
I inherited my mother’s sense of humor. I really wish I had inherited her sewing skills too though. She makes wonderful quilts and can whip up a pair of curtains or a pillow cover with ease.
Joscelynne says
SEW ME!!!
I inherited my Mom’s need for independence and knowledge. If I can learn to do it on my own then teach me quick!
Gina says
SEW ME! Waiting on those sewing skills, but grateful that her pluck kicked in very early.
Sara says
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My mom taught me how to sew. The challenges: Stitch two, rip out three, was her philosophy to getting it right. Second challenge was learning on an old Singer treadle machine! I now have a much more modern machine!
Sarah says
SEW ME!
I inherited my Mom’s sense of independence and I think she’s proud that I can stand on my own! As for sewing skills… we’ll have to work on that one.
Jenn says
SEW ME!
I think I inherited my mom’s determination – we both like to get things done our way! Ha, it sounds bad, but its really a good quality :)
Happy Mother’s Day Sherry! hope its a great one!
Katelyn Di Giulio says
“SEW ME”
I am glad I got my mom’s great storytelling gene!
Jenni says
SEW ME is so thankful to have inherited my grandma’s abilities to sew (hardly a day goes by that I don’t spend some time with my sewing machine…hang in there, Sherry!), but I do wish that I had inherited my mom’s ability to knit. At least I picked up a little bit of my great grandma’s crochet skills. Must have been all those mornings on the couch with her when I was a kid. She would watch “The Price is Right” and I would watch her crochet…she didn’t even have to look at her stitches. And it was always perfect! Mad skills I tell ya!
Cori Carlson says
Sew me!!
Kate says
SEW ME!
Her love of children, and respect for humanity. She really is one of kindest people I know – I try to emulate her.